PETER AND THE WOLF Prokofiev's music is in the capable and young hands (ages 11-18) of the Boston Youth Symphony under the direction of Federico Cortese. Free activities from 10:30-11:30 a.m. include a puppet-making workshop, instrument playground, storytelling, and instrument demonstrations by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Noon. Nov. 14. $20 (includes free admission for up to four kids under 19). Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 617-266-1200. www.bso.org
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! The MIT Museum is celebrating its new exhibit, “Visionary Engineer, Harold Edgerton,’’ commemorating the work of Harold “Doc’’ Edgerton. Families will participate in light- and photography-based activities and demonstrations in honor of the MIT professor of electrical engineering and pioneer in stroboscopic photography. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Free with museum admission of $7.50; $3 students, seniors, and kids under 18. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 617-253-5927, web.mit.edu/museum
BEN RUDNICK & FRIENDS FAMILY CONCERT Since 2000, this quintet has been entertaining folks of all ages with original songs and fun spins on well-known ones. Light folk, calypso, bluegrass, and rock all get a chance to take the stage at this benefit for Israeli victims of terror. 3-4 p.m. Nov. 15. $8, $25 per family. Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick. 508-650-3521, www.tiofnatick.info
IT CAN TAKE A VILLAGE TO WRITE A SONG Janet Feld will bring out the Guthrie and Baez in your kids at a collaborative workshop where budding songwriters will create a tune from scratch. Snacks will be provided, and each young composer will get a copy of his/her masterpiece. Presented by the New England Folk Music Archives. 1-3 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. Recommended for ages 10-12. The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge. 617-499-2000. www.newenglandfolkmusic.org 
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